David Hernandez Voted Off ‘American Idol’

Last night's 'American Idol' saw 24-year-old contender David Hernandez with a stripper past become the first of the final twelve contestants in the hit FOX show get sent home. "Honestly, things happen for a reason," Hernandez said after host Ryan Seacrest revealed the results of the 29 million votes. "I think we all have a plan. This isn't it for me." Kristy Lee Cook and Syesha Mercado, also in the bottom three, survived for another week. Watch a report from the 'Today' show, featuring comments from Dina Sansing from Us Weekly suggesting David's controversial past had a negative impact on the votes he received, below the fold.